STORY UPDATED 6:15 p.m.
MANCHESTER, NH – Police are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday outside of the temporary emergency homeless shelter on Chestnut Street.
On February 13, 2021, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Police received a report of a shooting in the area of 351 Chestnut St., the former police headquarters currently in use as an emergency shelter operated by New Horizons.
Arriving officers found a man 67, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Elliot Hospital where he died.
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“We are currently working with local authorities in regard to this situation. At this time, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our staff and our participants,” said Kyle Chumas, spokesman for the shelter.
Chumas said normal intake at the 199 Manchester Street main shelter location would continue between 6 and 7 p.m.. For any new participants checking in, they will be assigned a bed at either the Manchester Street or Union Street location.
The investigation is active, police said. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711.
